Description
Delightful and bite-sized Sweet Potato Pie Bites made with a creamy spiced sweet potato filling nestled in crisp mini phyllo shells. Perfect for holiday parties or a cozy dessert, these easy-to-make bites combine warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors with a smooth, rich texture topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Filling
- 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Shells and Topping
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by placing the mini phyllo shells evenly spaced on it to be ready for filling.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring all spices and sugars are evenly distributed.
- Fill the Phyllo Shells: Carefully spoon the sweet potato filling into each mini phyllo shell, filling almost to the top without overflowing to maintain neat bites and even cooking.
- Bake the Pie Bites: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set (no longer jiggly) and the edges of the phyllo shells turn a golden brown, indicating crispness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Sweet Potato Pie Bites to cool slightly on the sheet to firm up. Once cooled, transfer them carefully to a serving platter and add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each bite before serving for added creaminess and presentation.
Notes
- Make sure the mashed sweet potatoes are smooth for a creamy filling texture.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor intensity.
- Phyllo shells are delicate; handle gently while filling to prevent cracking.
- Allow bites to cool slightly before serving to ensure the filling sets properly.
- These bite-sized pies can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
